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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the interference of the European Commission in the merger of the Boeing Company and McDonnell Douglas.

Introduced: July 21, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Jul 22, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 2 (Roll no. 298).
Jul 22, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 2 (Roll no. 298).
Jul 22, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 22, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 22, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jul 22, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5517-5521, H5550)
Jul 22, 1997
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 21, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 21, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 23, 1997 House · vote #298 Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4162 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that any disapproval by the European Commission of the merger of the Boeing Company and McDonnell-Douglas would constitute an unwarranted and unprecedented interference in a U.S. business transaction that would directly threaten thousands of American aerospace jobs and potentially put many more jobs at risk on both sides of the Atlantic. Urges the President to take appropriate actions to protect U.S. interests.

What's happening now July 22, 1997

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1